11:00 pm MDT
Picture Of The Day
US President Donald Trump tosses a hat into the crowd as he arrives to speak at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California. March 13. © REUTERS/ Kevin Lamarque *WNU Editor:* The above picture is form this photo-gallery .... *This Week in Pictures: March 10-16* (Sputnik).
The State of the Field in Climate and Security
After nearly fifteen years of study, what do we know about the relationship between climate change and security? I recently attended a Woodrow Wilson Center event organized by the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) on the state of the field. Along with Geoff Dabelko, Halvard Buhaug, and Sherri Goodman, I offered my take on the […]
Several Palestinians Injured as IDF Use Live Ammo at Protest
RT Published on Mar 16, 2018 Several Palestinian protesters were injured in clashes with Israeli forces near Ramallah on Friday. The Israeli troops reportedly used tear gas, rubber bullets and live ammunition while trying to disperse the Palestinian protesters, who were protesting near the Jewish-only Beit El settlement near Ramallah. end
The FedRes Has Its Finger On The Button Of A Nuclear Debt Bomb
The Fed Has Its Finger On The Button Of A Nuclear Debt Bomb by Brandon Smith, http://www.alt-market.com/ I hear a lot of talk lately in the alternative media (and even the mainstream media) of the potential for World War III. The general assumption when one hears that term is that “nuclear conflict” is imminent. But a world […]
US Govt. Allows Terrorist Money-Laundering Banks to Go Unprosecuted
RT America Published on Mar 16, 2018 Lawyers are challenging the federal government’s decision not to prosecute banks that laundered money for terrorist organizations. end
Fund Manager: Fake Job’s Report, Fed/Bank Collusion, & Gold Forecast
SilverDoctors Published on Mar 16, 2018 The last job’s report was the best since July 2016. February saw 313,000 jobs added in the U.S. But Fund Manager David Kranzler reveals these statistics are misleading, and the truth is the U.S. actually lost full time jobs last month. Kranzler reveals new evidence of collusion between the big […]
My Lai Massacre: The Day US Military Slaughtered a Village & Tried to Cover It Up (GRAPHIC VIDEO). One of the Worst War Crimes in History
My Lai Massacre: The Day US military Slaughtered a Village & Tried to Cover It Up (GRAPHIC VIDEO) by https://www.rt.com/ Fifty years ago, a platoon of US soldiers stormed the quiet hamlet of My Lai in South Vietnam, unleashing a barrage of gunfire, grenades and sexual assault which left as many as 500 dead. – On […]
As Trump Moves Toward War, “The Resistance” Refuses to Resist
As Trump Moves Toward War, “The Resistance” Refuses to Resist by Michael Krieger, https://libertyblitzkrieg.com/ Tuesday’s post, It’s Impossible to Overstate How Terrible Mike Pompeo Is, laid out the view that Trump’s firing of Rex Tillerson represents a major shift toward war footing for the Trump administration, with Iran the specific target. This pivot was easily predictable, and I […]
Lavrov Accuses UK of Violating Law, Moscow Opens Case into the Poisoning of Skripal’s Daughter
RT Published on Mar 16, 2018 Russia has announced it’s opened a criminal investigation into the attempted murder of Yulia Skripal, the daughter of the former Russian spy who was also poisoned in the English city of Salisbury. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/918t end
UK Accuses Russia of Skripal Incident But They Had Cases of Lying in the Past – OPCW Representative
RT Published on Mar 16, 2018 Alexandr Shulgin, Russia’s permanent representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and ambassador to the Netherlands, discusses the issue of Skripal incident. end
The UK Government is Manufacturing Its Nerve Agent Case for ‘Action’ on Russia
The UK Government is Manufacturing Its Nerve Agent Case for ‘Action’ on Russia by Nafeez AHMED, https://orientalreview.org/ Official claim that ‘Novichok’ points solely to Russia discredited On Monday, Prime Minister Theresa May announced that former Russian spy, Sergey Skripal and his daughter Yulia, were poisoned with “a military-grade nerve agent of a type developed by Russia” known as ‘Novichok’. […]
Hezbollah Doesn’t Expect Israeli War But is Ready for One
Hezbollah is not a terrorist group. This is Zionist propaganda. Zionist ‘666’ Israel, the Satanic counterfeit is the real terror threat to the whole of middle east. – Hezbollah Doesn’t Expect Israeli War But is Ready for One by Reuters, https://www.ynetnews.com/ Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Qassem refuses comment on terror group’s military capabilities, deployments or plans, not wishing […]
Reality Check: Ex CIA Director Says U.S. Meddles for a ‘Good Cause’
Ben Swann Published on Mar 15, 2018 Ex-CIA Director James Woolsey said it himself, that yes, the U.S. meddles in other countries elections. But when we do it, it’s for the right reasons, it’s for a “good cause.” Is that true? This is a Reality Check you won’t get anywhere else. end
Could Trump Stop Himself From Lying If He Wanted To?
*Why would Trump be jealous?* Trump has told intimates that he doesn't want to fire Defense Secretary James Mattis because Mattis "looks" like a general. Appearances mean a lot to the imbecile illegitimate "president." I've heard from someone in the office of one of Trump's cosmetic surgeons that Trump is painfully aware of how ugly he's become over the years no matter how many nips and tucks he gets. That's why he absolutely loathes Justin Trudeau, who is both handsome and, unlike the lard-assed couch potato Trump has turned into, vigorous. On Wednesday evening at a private fundrai... more »
Breaking: ISIS scores big advance against Syrian Army in south Damascus amid powerful terrorist offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 A.M.) – Islamic State forces have achieved a dangerously big advance against the Syrian Army and allied paramilitary units in the southern Damascus district of Al-Qadam. The gains made by the terrorist group come after days of savage clashes with government forces who initially managed to take control of 70 percent of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Leveraging Popular Action to Irritate Relations with Japan
*So many Vietnamese wives imported into Taiwan means good Vietnamese food is available even in the smallest towns.* The KMT hates Japan (among older KMTers that hate is even genuine) and always attempts to split Taiwan and Japan. Because Taiwanese love Japan and vice versa, that is no simple task. One method has long been the use of private organizations and popular action to irritate Taiwan-Japan relations over the Senkakus and other issues. I've been following this on the blog for a while (here and here, for example). Five years ago I wrote: The [KMT] government in Taipei is clea... more »
7 Days in Entebbe — The Movie
[image: 7-days-in-entebbe-the-movie] In this motion picture version of the daring 1976 Israeli raid to free hostages in Entebbe, Uganda, the audience is treated to the point of view of the terrorists, as well as the heroism of the Israeli commandoes.
Musical Interlude: 2002, “Cycle of Time”
2002, “Cycle of Time” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdgfKcJBS5M
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Seen as a seagull and a duck, these nebulae are not the only cosmic clouds to evoke images of flight. But both are winging their way across this broad celestial landscape, spanning almost 7 degrees across planet Earth's night sky toward the constellation Canis Major. *Click image for larger size.* The expansive Seagull (top center) is itself composed of two major cataloged emission nebulae. Brighter NGC 2327 forms the head with the more diffuse IC 2177 as the wings and body. Impressively, the Seagull's wingspan would correspond to about 250 light-years at the nebula's estimated dis... more »
"Just Remember..."
"I know the world seems terrifying right now and the future seems bleak. Just remember human beings have always managed to find the greatest strength within themselves during the darkest hours. When faced with the worst horrors the world has to offer, a person either cracks and succumbs to ugliness, or they salvage the inner core of who they are and fight to right wrongs. Never let hatred, fear, and ignorance get the best of you. Keep bettering yourself so you can make the world around you better, for nothing can improve without the brightest, bravest, kindest, and most imaginative... more »
"To Others And To Ourselves: Obligations"
*"To Others And To Ourselves: Obligations"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "When we schedule too much in our lives trying to meet our obligations, we only end up draining our energy. We all encounter obligations in life, from spending time with family and friends to being present at important functions in the lives of the people who form our community. Many times, the obligations are actually fun and fulfilling, and we want to be there. At the same time, we all sometimes experience resistance to meeting these obligations, especially when they pile up all at once and we begin to feel... more »
Former FBI Deputy Director McCabe Has Been Fired Effective Immediately By The Attorney General
*Politico:* *Sessions fires former FBI deputy director McCabe* Attorney General Jeff Sessions fired former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe on Friday, dismissing the longtime bureau veteran who became a frequent target of criticism from President Donald Trump just days before he was set to retire Sunday. In a statement, Sessions said that the FBI's Office of Professional Responsibility reviewed an inspector general's report about McCabe "and underlying documents and issued a disciplinary proposal recommending the dismissal of Mr. McCabe." *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* I did no... more »
Is China Planning To Take Taiwan By Force?
*Minnie Chan, SCMP*: *Is Beijing planning to take Taiwan back ... by force?* The mainland is refining the tactics that could pave the way for a forcible seizure of the self-ruled island, according to a senior adviser. Beijing is mapping out specific tactics to lure Taiwan into its orbit and possibly pave the way for forcible seizure of the self-ruled island, although there is no timetable for such a drastic move, according to a senior mainland Taiwan affairs adviser. Li Yihu, dean of Peking University’s Taiwan Studies Institute, said Beijing was reinforcing its “carrot and stick” a... more »
Over Chinese Warnings, President Trump Signs U.S.-Taiwan Travel Bill
*Reuters:* *Trump signs U.S.-Taiwan travel bill; China 'strongly dissatisfied'* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday signed legislation that encourages the United States to send senior officials to Taiwan to meet Taiwanese counterparts and vice versa, angering China, which views Taiwan as a wayward province. The bill, which is non-binding, would have gone into effect on Saturday morning, even if Trump had not signed it, said the White House. The move adds to strains between the two countries over trade, as Trump has enacted tariffs and called for China to redu... more »
German City Sets an Example by Providing Organic Food to First Graders
*Anna Hunt* - Organic food is essential to growing bodies and minds.
To All Who Can Hear
*Zen Gardner* - We are up to the challenge, otherwise we would not be here.
Former FBI Director Andrew McCabe fired just days before he was to retire with his pension intact.
Courtesy of thew New York Times: *Andrew G. McCabe, the former F.B.I. deputy director and a frequent target of President Trump’s scorn, was fired Friday after the Attorney General Jeff Sessions rejected an appeal that would have let him retire this weekend. * *Mr. McCabe promptly declared that his firing, and Mr. Trump’s persistent needling, were intended to undermine the special counsel’s investigation in which he is a potential witness. * *Mr. McCabe is accused in a yet-to-be-released internal report of failing to be forthcoming about a conversation he authorized between F.B.I. ... more »
“Beyond The Porch-Light of Language”
*“Beyond The Porch-Light of Language”* by Chet Raymo "The title of this post is another phrase from the poet Pat Boran. A lovely image, evoking friends in rocking chairs sipping ice tea or gin-and-tonics on a drowsy summer night. Out there in the darkness lightnin' bugs flash their sleepy semaphores. Somewhere afar off heat lightnin' illuminates the horizon. Our language drifts into the dark. We have words too for stars, for black holes and quasars, for the cosmic microwave background radiation. Our words leak off the porch into the summer darkness, bringing some small part of the ... more »
The Poet: Mary Oliver, "Song of the Builders"
*"Song of the Builders"* "On a summer morning I sat down on a hillside to think about God - a worthy pastime. Near me, I saw a single cricket; it was moving the grains of the hillside this way and that way. How great was its energy, how humble its effort. Let us hope it will always be like this, each of us going on in our inexplicable ways building the universe.” ~ Mary Oliver, “Why I Wake Early”
The Truth, the Trial and the North Korean Trojan Horse
*Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi* *Politics, Asia* [image: A North Korean soldier lifts a flag of the Workers' Party of Korea at the start of the parade celebrating the 70th anniversary of its founding in Pyongyang] North Korea’s charm offensives have a track record of being diplomatic traps. The past week saw new developments on the Korean Peninsula. The meeting last week between Kim Jong-un and the South Korean delegation led by National Security Advisor Chung Eui-yong and Chief of the National Intelligence Service Suh Hoon resulted in plans for an inter-Korean summit to be held in late ... more »
America Needs to Rethink Who It Sells Arms To
*Christopher A. Preble* *Security, Middle East* Too many American-made weapons end up being used against our own forces. Ask anyone who served onboard U.S. naval vessels in the Persian Gulf in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and they’ll probably tell you that there wasn’t that much that frightened them. Truth be told, the countries in the region were no match for Uncle Sam. On April 18, 1988, for example, Operation Praying Mantis pitted nearly all of the ships in Iran’s navy—three of them, plus some speed boats—against a handful of American combatants, and aircraft from the carri... more »
North Korea and Syria: A Chemical Weapons and Missiles Dynamic Duo?
*Zachary Keck* *Security, Middle East* A partnership the world must know about—and worry about. A newly released UN report highlights the longstanding ties between North Korea and Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria. The annual report is by the eight-person Panel of Experts that reports to the UN Security Council. The report is dated March 5, 2018 but appears to have only been released publicly this week. The report notes that the longstanding ties between Syria and North Korea appear to be intensifying as Pyongyang comes under growing international pressure because of its nuclea... more »
North Korea Could Launch a Swarm Strike Using Tech Straight out of World War II
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* How would Seoul respond? The North Korean People’s Air Force is predominantly composed of Soviet jet designs from the 1950s, or at least their Chinese clones, plus a smaller number of aircraft from the 1970s and 1980s. However, the most numerous aircraft in North Korean service is even more antiquated: a single-engine biplane transport that first flew in 1947. North Korea operates over three hundred An-2 and Y-5 biplane transports in at least six regiments, and they play a key role in its military strategy. How could these chunky biplanes pos... more »
How Turkey Destroyed Its Own Air Force
*Michael Peck* *Security, Middle East* Yes, you read that right. Fighter pilots aren't cheap. The U.S. Air Force estimates that training a new pilot to fly a plane like the F-35 costs $11 million. And that doesn't count the priceless experience of a veteran pilot who has been flying for years. That's why the U.S. Air Force is willing to offer half-million-dollar bonuses to retain experienced fighter pilots. So a nation that throws its fighter pilots in jail is not just wasting money, but also an extremely valuable resource. Yet in the name of politics, Turkey's government has p... more »
North Korea's Most Lethal Weapon Isn't Nuclear Weapons (It's Underground Tunnels)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* And what they can send underneath the Demilitarized Zone. On November 15, 1974 a squad of South Korean soldiers stationed near Korangpo-ri, on the Korean demilitarized zone, noticed steam rising from the earth’s surface near to where they were camped out. Lt. Col. Michael Wikan, who served as a G-3 operations officer in Korea, recounted what happened next in the book *Espionage and the United States During the 20th Century*, by Thomas Murray: *one of the ROK soldiers with sharp eyes noticed the heat waves rising from the ground and went to the... more »
The 5 Worst Guns Ever (Colt Made the List, Twice)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, North America* The worst of the worst firearms. Guns are tools meant to address life or death situations, so a poorly designed or manufactured gun often earns particular scorn. The gun world has long memories of particularly bad firearms, many of which sealed the fate of brave soldiers. The rapid pace of firearms development in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries meant that few if any mistakes were repeated, but the memories of these weapons—some with lethal consequences for the owner—linger go on. Here are five of the worst guns ever made. *Chauch... more »
Musical interlude
Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Necessary Evil
Former South African President Jacob Zuma To Face Corruption Trial
*The Guardian*: *South Africa reinstates corruption charges against Jacob Zuma* *Chief prosecutor says ex-president will face prosecution on charges that dogged him in office* South Africa’s chief prosecutor has said the former president Jacob Zuma will face prosecution on corruption charges that haunted much of his term in office. Zuma, who was forced to resign by the ruling African National Congress (ANC) last month, will be prosecuted for corruption relating to a 30bn-rand (£1.8bn) arms deal in the late 1990s, Shaun Abrahams told a media conference on Friday. *Read more* ...... more »
Feds Plot War on Natural Health, Boosting Big Pharma Profits
[image: feds-plot-war-on-natural-health-boosting-big-pharma-profits] Under the guise of keeping Americans safe by restricting their choices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is plotting a massive power-grab that could crush the popular natural-health industry under an avalanche of regulatory red tape and policy uncertainty. Consumers could also lose access to an array of natural remedies. The controversial federal plot, which critics say has no basis in law or the Constitution, comes as Americans become increasingly disillusioned with “Big Pharma” and establishment medici... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
Umm Al Fahm, Haifa, Israel. Thanks for stopping by!
Arkansas Teen Confirms Mother’s Account of School ‘Paddling’ After Gun Protest
Wylie Greer said he and two other students received "swats" after taking part in the National School Walkout to call for more stringent gun safety laws.
“The Fed Has Its Finger On The Button Of A Nuclear Debt Bomb”
*“The Fed Has Its Finger On The Button Of A Nuclear Debt Bomb”* by Brandon Smith “I hear a lot of talk lately in the alternative media (and even the mainstream media) of the potential for World War III. The general assumption when one hears that term is that “nuclear conflict” is imminent. But a world war does not necessarily have to be fought with nukes. For example, we are perhaps already witnessing the first shots fired in a global economic war as the Trump administration gets ready to implement far-reaching trade tariffs. This action might provide cover (or justification) for d... more »
“How Much Longer Can We Get Away With It?”
*“How Much Longer Can We Get Away With It?”* by Charles Hugh Smith "Alas, fakery isn't actually a solution to fiscal/financial crisis. This chart of "debt securities and loans" - i.e. total debt in the U.S. economy - is also a chart of the creation and distribution of new money, as the issuance of new debt is the mechanism in our financial system for creating (or "emitting" in economic jargon) new currency: when a bank issues a new home mortgage, for example, the loan amount is new currency created out of the magical air of fractional reserve banking. Central banks also create new c... more »
Middle Finger Symphony Theater
** No Tuxedos Required ** Brought To You By *BLUESJUNKY*: Chair of Music - Middle Finger Symphony Music Director
X22 Report, “The Globalist Economic Structure Is Slowly Being Dismantled”
X22 Report, “The Globalist Economic Structure Is Slowly Being Dismantled” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCZLTIvLORQ *Related followup report:* X22 Report, ‘‘The "Plan’ Is In Motion, Trust It” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTnza9J_TGo
The Strategy of Tension Towards Russia and the Push to Nuclear War
Atom bomb: Nagasaki CounterPunch, Countercurrents, RINF, Global Research The United States has devised on ongoing strategy of tension towards Russia. It has initiated economic sanctions against Moscow, concocted a narrative about ‘Russian aggression’ for public consumption and has by various means attempted to undermine and weaken the energy-dependent Russian eeconomy. It has moreover instigated a coup on Russia’s doorstep in Ukraine and is escalating tensions by placing troops in Europe. The reality is that the US, not Russia, has around 800 military bases in over 100 countries an... more »
Fox's Shepard Smith claims that many of his fellow hosts are there strictly to entertain, and that he and they "serve different masters."
Courtesy of Time: *Smith says he’s unbothered by the divergence between his reporting and Fox’s opinion slate. “We serve different masters. We work for different reporting chains, we have different rules. They don’t really have rules on the opinion side. They can say whatever they want. If it’s their opinion. I don’t really watch a lot of opinion programming. I’m busy.” He laughs, enigmatic punctuation that may indicate he’d been trying for a bon mot, or might just be a Mississippi-nice way of indicating he’s said what he’s going to say, bless my heart.* ......... *Unlike some ... more »
Randy Bryce And Kaniela Ing Set The Tone For Progressive Democrats And An Environmental Agenda
Progressive candidates are starting to rollout impressive environmental platforms. Two of the greatest hopes for a stronger progressive future in Congress are Kaniela Ing in Hawaii and Rand Bryce in Wisconsin. Both have impressive plans that will make up for Trumpanzee's decision to pull the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Accords-- and then some. Let's start with Kaniela's 7-point plan, which he calls the most aggressive/progressive plan for climate action in the nation: *•* Net-zero carbon emissions by 2035 *•* No fossil fuel powered cars by 2030 *•* Escalating carbon tax, to fun... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- March 16, 2018
*Sarah Bradbury, DW*: *UK-Russia relations: Crisis or melodrama?* Ever since Russian ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were found unconscious on a bench in the UK city of Salisbury on March 4, thought to be poisoned with a nerve agent of a type developed by Russia, very public political posturing and inflammatory exchanges between Westminster and the Kremlin have played out like the opening scenes of a mediocre Cold War-era espionage movie. *Read more* .... *Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- March 16, 2018* A U.S. Containment Strategy for Syria: To Beat the Rus... more »
"How It Really Is"
We should be so lucky...
Imagine That, Sun Spots and Temperatures Peaked in 1936
Data Source Severe drought hit the Midwest and Southern Great Plains in 1930. Massive dust storms began in 1931. A series of drought years followed, further exacerbating the environmental disaster. By 1934, an estimated 35 million acres of formerly cultivated land had been rendered useless for farming, while another 125 million acres—an area roughly three-quarters … Continue reading "Imagine That, Sun Spots and Temperatures Peaked in 1936"
The Connection between Cosmic Rays, Clouds and Climate
Please Like, Share, Subacribe and Comment
How Can Uncertainty Exist in a “Settled Science?”: Dogma vs Science
BTW, there is no such thing as a “settled science.” A “Settled Science” is dogma, not science. Climate sensitivity – reducing the uncertainty of uncertainty Global warming is a reality – but just how bad will it be? A study published in January 2018 claims to halve the uncertainty around how much our planet’s temperature … Continue reading "How Can Uncertainty Exist in a “Settled Science?”: Dogma vs Science"
European Authorities Violated Own Rules to Conclude Glyphosate is Not Carcinogenic
A new peer-reviewed analysis shows that EFSA and ECHA twice watered down the statistical strength of evidence linking glyphosate with tumour increases. Source: GM Watch The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) were only able to conclude that the pesticide active ingredient glyphosate is not a carcinogen by inconsistently applying […] The post European Authorities Violated Own Rules to Conclude Glyphosate is Not Carcinogenic appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Rounding up.....
*Fruit trees line the dry shelf next to a river.* *l'll talk to this Humungus! He's a reasonable man, open to negotiation.He promised us safe passage! He gave his word!And let us suppose he keeps it and we walk away from here with our lives. What then?* Sorry, but haven't felt much like blogging lately... first few weeks of the semester are busy ones. So I come home last week and my son meets me at the door. "Hey, I am graduating," he says. "I never doubted it," I answer. "No, I mean today." Turns out the school recalculated his credits and decided he had, in fact, graduated. He... more »
World News Briefs -- March 16, 2018
*Al Jazeera:* *Syrian civilians flee embattled Eastern Ghouta and Afrin* Death toll jumps as Assad's troops in besieged Eastern Ghouta and Turkish forces in Afrin intensify military operations. Civilians continue to flee Syria's Eastern Ghouta and Afrin in record numbers as Syrian and Turkish military operations continue against their respective foes. Roughly 50,000 people have fled the two areas - 20,000 from Eastern Ghouta, a Damascus suburb, and 30,000 from Afrin, in Syria's Kurdish-dominated northeast - according to some counts. *Read more* .... *MIDDLE EAST* Syria war: *Th... more »
"Drums Along the Potomac”
*"Drums Along the Potomac”* by James Howard Kunstler "The amateur psychologist in me suspects that the more the USA heaps Russia with censorious opprobrium and punishments, the closer this floundering polity actually is to completely losing its shit. Friday morning’s front-page headline in The New York Times appears to have been written by Pee Wee Herman: I can just hear Vlad Putin blowing a raspberry out of the Kremlin: “Nyah, nyah, nyah… I know you are, but what am I…?” We’re also informed today by that august journal that U.S. Accuses Russia in Cyberattacks on Power Plants. (Oh,... more »
‘They used us as human shields’ – East Ghouta residents recount terror of fleeing (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:25 P.M.) – Civilians fleeing the conflict in Eastern Ghouta by passing through Hush Nasri shared their terrifying experiences of living in besieged villages on Friday. A woman recounted how opposition forces used them as “human shields”, not allowing them to leave their houses while they were under attack. A man who was also […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Deadly helicopter crash near Syrian border not due to ‘enemy actions’ – White House
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee-Sanders excluded ‘enemy actions’ as the cause of the US army helicopter crash in Iraq which killed seven servicemen, while speaking from the White House in Washington DC on Friday. “At least from initial reporting, the crash does not appear to have been caused by enemy action. However, this incident […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Jaysh Al-Islam claims anti-aircraft missile struck Syrian chopper in East Ghouta
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:10 P.M.) – Minutes ago, Jaysh Al-Islam published a statement claiming that their forces struck a Syrian Army chopper over the East Ghouta region of Damascus. According to the statement, Jaysh Al-Islam fighters fired an anti-aircraft missile from their OSA system, scoring a direct hit on the Syrian Army chopper. However, the Jaysh […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army intercepts militant transport truck destined for East Ghouta (video)
The Syrian armed forces carried out a successful military operation intercepting a truck containing weapons and ammunition intended for militants, a representative of Syrian intelligence told Sputnik. “We organized an ambush, as a result of which a large truck carrying ammunition and weapons has been intercepted; some of the equipment is made in America. Also there were medicines and equipment for satellite communication […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Latest field update from East Ghouta battle: map
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) resumed their offensive in the East Ghouta region on Friday morning, targeting the last militant positions inside the town of Jisreen. Backed by heavy airstrikes, the Syrian Arab Army was able to overpower the militants inside of Jisreen, forcing them to ultimately retreat in order […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
De Mistura urges action to save civilians from ‘hell on Earth’ East Ghouta
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 P.M.) – UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura urged the international community to take further action to save civilians in Eastern Ghouta, comparing it to “hell on Earth”, as he spoke from Brussels via a videolink on Friday. “Humanitarian colleagues who have entered into these areas spoke of having seen […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russian soldiers cast election ballots at Khmeimim Airbase (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 P.M.) – The Russian military contingent in the Syrian Arab Republic cast their ballots for the Russian presidential election at the Khmeimim Airbase in Latakia on Friday. “Voting is organised in accordance with the requirements of the current legislation,” said Andrei Shabal, Deputy Commander of the Russian Armed Forces. Citizens across the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Saudi-led Coalition, Houthis reportedly held indirect talks to end war
Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, sees positive signs in negotiations with Saudi Arabia on settling the conflict in the country, but is not confident in their success, Ali Quhum, a member of the movement’s political administration, told Sputnik on Friday. He said that Ansar Allah and Riyadh were holding indirect talks […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army announces full control of Jisreen in East Ghouta (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) High Command announced on Friday that their forces had taken full control of Jisreen after a short battle in the East Ghouta region. Led by the Tiger Forces and 4th Division, the Syrian Arab Army was able to overpower the Islamist rebels at Jisreen on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Two Israeli occupation soldiers die in Palestinian resistance attack
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (8:30)- Two IDF occupation soldiers have been killed, as Palestinian man carries out a car ramming attack, two soldiers were also seriously injured. The attack took place outside the illegal Israeli settlement of ‘Mevo Dotan’, near Jenin (Northern West Bank). The resistance fighter, Ala Kabaha, had allegedly planned the attack and is being […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS offensive in southern Damascus forestalled after several days of fighting
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:10 P.M.) – The so-called Islamic State’s (ISIS) offensive in the southern districts of Damascus has stalled after several days of fighting in Yarmouk Camp and Al-Qadam. According to a military source in Damascus, the Syrian Army was able to forestall the Islamic State’s advance in Al-Qadam after the terrorist group made an […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
National Conference of Constitutional Law Scholars
Inspired by Larry Solum's efforts at live blogging scholarly conferences, I am in Tucson at the inaugural meeting of the National Conference of Constitutional Law Scholars. This is a very good idea put together jointly by Andrew Coan (Arizona), David Schwartz (Wisconsin), and Brad Snyder (Georgetown) and funded by the University of Arizona's Rehnquist Center. The papers I mention are available (I assume) from Andrew. It's a great conference, with an interesting mix of scholars at different stages of their careers. I was just listening to Aziz Huq presenting a paper on "Apparent ... more »
Teacher Punished for Questioning Anti-gun Walkout
[image: teacher-punished-for-questioning-anti-gun-walkout] A California teacher questioned Wednesday’s national anti-gun school walkout — then found herself in the cross hairs, being told not to come to work that day at all.
Fast and Furious
[image: fast-and-furious] The entire ATF scheme known as “Fast and Furious’ seems now to have been created to have many guns in the hands of killers, drug lords, et al. and to become a stimulus for Congress to enact stricter gun laws for all Americans.
James Madison Mania?
[image: james-madison-mania] Despite being called the “Father of the Constitution,” there is no monument to James Madison in Washington, D.C. Well, there is a small statue of him inside the Library of Congress annex that bears his name, but it is dwarfed (as was the man himself) by the marble markers dedicated to his contemporaries, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
Conservative Journalist Denied Entry to U.K. Over Views on Islam
[image: conservative-journalist-denied-entry-to-uk-over-views-on-islam] A conservative/libertarian journalist was denied entry into the U.K. — supposedly for spouting racist and “Islamophobic” views.
Anatomy of American Propaganda – all it takes is a name
The American public is so well insulated from receiving effective and honest news about anything Russia that they believe whatever the media wants them to believe More The post Anatomy of American Propaganda – all it takes is a name appeared first on The Duran.
Retaliation: Russia to expel UK diplomats… because the UK government is crazy
If the headline seems to be trite and nonsensical - that is because the United Kingdom's posture and actions taken against Russia are about as much nonsense themselves More The post Retaliation: Russia to expel UK diplomats… because the UK government is crazy appeared first on The Duran.
Florina Rodov: The Truth About Charter Schools
*“[W]hen teachers aren’t unionized, they’re exploited — and when teachers suffer, so do kids.” — Florina Rodov* This amazing piece by Florina Rodov on *Shondaland* is a must read. Taking place at one of the seedy charter corporations here in Los Angeles, the story Rodov tells is all too familiar to all of us that are anti-privatization activists. Much of the mistreatment of faculty and students mirrors the accounts in Professor Horn's *Work Hard, Be Hard: Journeys Through "No Excuses" Teaching*. Hat tip to Leonie Haimson, whose Tweet regarding this essay caught my eye. An excerpt... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- March 16, 2018
*NBC:* *U.S. troops who repelled Russian mercenaries prepare for more attacks* DEIR EZ-ZOR, Syria — Standing on a windswept mound, Brig. Gen. Jonathan Braga pointed to the spot just a mile away from where Russian mercenaries and fighters loyal to the Syrian government fired at his soldiers. "Those artillery rounds could have landed and killed Americans, and that's why we continue to prepare our defenses," said Braga, the director of operations for the U.S.-led anti-Islamic State coalition. *Read more* .... *Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- March 16, 2018* Report: North ... more »
Gotham City News Digest
We digest the news. The rest is up to you. ------------------------------ From the "Duh, Thank You, Congressman Obvious!" files... House Republicans are now beginning to suspect that maybe, perhaps they acted a bit too hastily in ending their so-called Russia probe a teensy bit too early, and in the process, so says Alternet, with tongue fully in cheek, "undermined their credibility." Credibility. This is the same intelligence committee that saw fit to make Devin Nunes their chairman. You remember Devin, don't you? He was the guy who was caught sneaking in and out ... more »
James Stephenson, News Editor, BBC News and Current Affairs, on the BBC's Telford coverage. Do you believe him?
I was waiting for tonight's *Newsnight *with Samira Ahmed to tackle James Stephenson, News Editor, BBC News and Current Affairs, about the BBC's coverage/lack of coverage of the Telford Muslim grooming gangs scandal, but tonight's Radio 4 *Feedback *with Roger Bolton got in there first. It is to the BBC's credit that they broadcast such self-flagellating interviews, but such things raise as many questions as they answer. Listening to it, I was alarmed by the tone of Roger Bolton's introductory framing. It included dismissive language about "social media" being "awash with accus... more »
QotD: Socialism v creativity
*"One of the lesser known disasters of socialism is its impact on creativity. Socialists waste their creative energies artfully disseminating preposterous falsehoods. Meanwhile, opponents of socialism waste their creative energies artfully arguing for banal truths."* ~ Ben Irvine. Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Attorney claims that Stormy Daniels was physically threatened by Trump or one of his associates.
JUST IN: Stormy Daniels' lawyer Michael Avenatti tells @Morning_Joe that his client has been "physically threatened." "I think it will become apparent to people when they tune in to 60 minutes ... the details related to the threat." pic.twitter.com/l3xGXjciS4 — MSNBC (@MSNBC) March 16, 2018 So that is what I woke up to this morning. According to the attorney some of these incidents even happened during the campaign. And before any Trump defenders start arguing that Trump would not be this stupid, take a look at this story: *Lawyers for President Donald Trump’s family hotel busin... more »
The Skripal Case: Stakes Up?
Moscow is supposed to not only rein in its offensive geopolitical game, but also become more accommodating when it comes to Ukraine, Syria, and Europe. But since there’s no way the West is going to see any of these dreams come true — what’s the point of putting pressure on Moscow? The post The Skripal Case: Stakes Up? appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Climate Change Global Warming Homework to Piss Off Your Teacher
If you are a young rebellious free-thinking independent truth-seeking student that is sick and tired of being force-fed by your teachers the junk science of climate change and global warming, this is the place for you. Are you sick and tired of this “settled science” not allowing debate and discussion? Force the issue and turn in … Continue reading "Climate Change Global Warming Homework to Piss Off Your Teacher"
Ethanol Folly; Billions Wasted on Green Junk Science
After misallocating countless billions of taxpayer dollars, the environmental groups are finally admitting they were wrong about ethanol. Imagine that, they finally figured out that burning food while people are starving in this world is a bad idea. Who would have thunk it? Unfortunately, no one will ever lose their job for backing such a boondoggle, these … Continue reading "Ethanol Folly; Billions Wasted on Green Junk Science"
Daybreak: New Bloom with great project on the Sunflowers
*An eagle soars above us. It was sitting on a pole, but when we stopped to get a close up a dog came out of a nearby house to bark at us, and scared it off.* With the Daybreak Project Brian at New Bloom has outdone himself gathering a pile of materials on the Sunflowers and then conducting interviews with numerous key individuals and observers. Go thou and read!! _______________________ [Taiwan] Don't miss the comments below! And check out my blog and its sidebars for events, links to previous posts and picture posts, and scores of links to other Taiwan blogs and forums!
Trump Administration: California “Bankrolling” Smuggling Operations
[image: trump-administration-california-bankrolling-smuggling-operations] A Trump administration official accused the California state officials of “bankrolling” criminal human smuggling rings through their so-called sanctuary policies.
BREAKING: What kind of school would you say this is?
*FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2018The struggle to keep claims alive:* Suppose your third- or fourth-grade child was attending a public school whose demographics looked like this: *Demographics of Public School A:* *White kids:* 35 percent *Black kids:* 25 percent *Hispanic kids:* 25 percent *Asian-American kids:* 10 percent *Others:* 5 percent Suppose your neighborhood school looked like that. Would it even enter your head that your child had been forced to attend a "segregated school?" In recent years, we attended schoolwide spelling bees, on two occasions, in a school whose demographics res... more »
Does Christina Hagan’s Campaign Ad Show the Mexico-United States Border?
An Ohio Republican candidate recycles a misrepresentation of the border used by President Donald Trump.
Were These Three World Leaders Friends in High School?
A photograph of Angela Merkel at a party as a teenager does not feature Theresa May or Dalia Grybauskaitė.
Tens of Thousands Rally in Slovakia, Demand Early Election
The protests come on the heels of a political crisis touched off by the slayings of a prominent investigative journalist and his fiancee.
Russia Boasts That Its Nuclear Subs Were Able To Creep Up To The U.S. Coast Completely Undetected
The crew of Russia's Akula-class, nuclear-powered attack submarine Samara lines up on its deck during a naval parade rehearsal in Vladivostok, Russia, on July 23, 2010. REUTERS/Yuri Maltsev *RT:* *Russian nuclear subs quietly reached US coast & left undetected – Navy officer * Russian nuclear-powered submarines conducted an exercise near American military bases with the objective of avoiding detection as they came close to the US coast, a submarine squadron commander told a Russian military TV channel. The stunning revelation was made in a military TV series set to air on Zvezda... more »
Russia To Expel British Diplomats And Blacklist U.S. Citizens In Reply To Latest Expulsions And Sanctions
The Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry, Moscow © Maksim Blinov / Sputnik *Reuters:* *Russia to expel UK diplomats as crisis over nerve toxin attack deepens* STANA/LONDON (Reuters) - Russia is set to expel British diplomats in retaliation for Prime Minister Theresa May’s decision to kick out 23 Russians as relations with London crashed to a post-Cold War low over an attack involving a military-grade nerve agent on English soil. After the first known offensive use of a nerve agent in Europe since World War Two, Britain has pointed the finger at President Vladimir Putin and on Thursd... more »
My Lai: 50 years after, American soldiers' shocking crimes must be remembered
Robert Hodierne, Chair and Professor of Journalism, University of Richmond at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 8 hours ago
If Americans remember My Lai, they likely know that something awful happened there. On this 50th anniversary, it is worth recalling the grotesque details, in the hope of preventing a future My Lai.
Tough Love For The DCCC
Ever since Rahm Emanuel was handed the reins of the DCCC-- the beginning of Pelosi's downfall as a force for good-- this blog has spent a good deal of time exploring what's wrong with that organization. In the last few weeks the eruptions have been so frequent and vitriolic that DCCC-connected congressmen and staffers have been asking me to cool it and one even called a friend of mine and asked him what they had to do to stop. My friend was savvy enough to tell them if they stop the crap, like what they've been doing to Laura Moser and Levi Tillemann, to mention just two-- I'd have... more »
Class #4—The Music of Creativity
Classical Renaissance New International Economic Order Video of Aqimdu0-Kjk *Broadcast LIVE at 2pm EDT on March 17.* This class will be taught by John Sigerson, music director of the Schiller Institute, and will focus on those aspects of human social relations which make it possible for the human species to equip itself intellectually and emotionally to make the universe, and ourselves, increasingly happy, in Leibniz’s concept of happiness. We're talking here about the domain of Classical aesthetics, i.e., the science of Beauty and the Good: music, poetry, drama, along with the pla... more »
Cambridgeshire 1,000 BC - Must Farm - Our very own Pompeii?
by that, I don't mean, "Bronze age Cambridgeshire suffered a volcano," but the level of preservation in this fenland homestead is comparable to Italy's famous *frozen* Roman city. I've been waiting for a documentary about this site since I first heard about the initial dig back in 2015. I love the way these Must Farm bronze long-knifes are very similar to those swords from Troy used by Achilles and Paris! Yeah, I know I'm delving wittingly into Wilson/Blackett's Brutus of Troy comes up to UK via the straits of Gibraltar back in 1400 BC territory but... why not? Coelbren speaki... more »
Day 33: We need to build unity and solidarity
*Christine DeTroy from PeaceWorks in Brunswick shows the misleading headline in local paper. Makes it sound like the fight is over - it's not. The local paper has been outsourced to BIW/GD. Just last week the editor of the paper cancelled a twice a month Op-Ed that Peaceworks had for the past three years - done in reaction to the campaign to stop GD corporate welfare bill in Augusta. (Photo by Martha Spiess)* - Alot of people are asking me if I think the US is trying to start a war with Russia. I respond that the US and NATO want regime change in Moscow and Beijing. ... more »
SOFTtalk
What’s the point of Hardtalk? The blurb says: In-depth interviews with hard-hitting questions and sensitive topics being covered as famous personalities from all walks of life talk about the highs and lows in their lives. Well, you’d never guess that Sackur’s guest Ahmad Tibi was the same fellow that appears in this clip. If you have the stamina you can read BBC Watch’s two-part deconstruction of the interview, here and here. The first problem one has is that this outrageous figure is being treated respectfully when he is obviously a fundamentalist religious extremist; racist, ... more »
Student Suspended for Refusing to Leave Classroom During Gun Control #Walkout
[image: walkout] A high school student was suspended after he made the choice to stay in the classroom while other students participated in the 17-minute walkout for gun control. The post Student Suspended for Refusing to Leave Classroom During Gun Control #Walkout appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Arctic Freezing Week
After stalling first week of March, Arctic ice is coming on strong now. The image above shows the last week, setting new maximums for 2018 for NH overall, as well in Barents Sea. The graph below shows that as of yesterday, Barents is well above the 11 year average, and even ahead of 2014 the […]
New reporting suggests that Trump is preparing to kick both National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster, and Chief of Staff John Kelly to the curb.
Courtesy of WaPo: *President Trump has decided to remove H.R. McMaster as his national security adviser and is actively discussing potential replacements, according to five people with knowledge of the plans, preparing to deliver yet another jolt to the senior ranks of his administration. * *Trump is now comfortable with ousting McMaster, with whom he never personally gelled, but is willing to take time executing the move because he wants to ensure both that the three-star Army general is not humiliated and that there is a strong successor lined up, these people said. * *The turb... more »
Former NYU researcher falsified data in 3 papers, 7 grants: ORI
A former researcher at New York University falsified and/or fabricated data in multiple papers and grant applications, according to the U.S. Office of Research Integrity. Bhagavathi Narayanan has already retracted three papers, the result of missing original data. Among the three papers flagged by the ORI, only one remains intact: A 2011 paper in Anticancer … Continue reading Former NYU researcher falsified data in 3 papers, 7 grants: ORI
Tax-funded University Hosts "Violence of Whiteness" Lecture
[image: tax-funded-university-hosts-violence-of-whiteness-lecture] As part of a lecture on "whiteness," a fringe "professor" from Beloit College with a PhD in "Feminist Studies" — yes, seriously — was invited to UMN to give a lecture on how "whiteness poses an existential threat to social, political, and economic life in the U.S."
Is the GOP Staring at Another 1930?
[image: is-the-gop-staring-at-another-1930] Republicans lately congratulating themselves on a dominance not seen since 1928, might revisit what happened to the Class of 1928.
POLITICO'S PROOF OF DEMOCRATIC INFIGHTING IS DEMOCRATS BASICALLY AGREEING WITH ONE ANOTHER
The victory of Democrat Conor Lamb in a solidly pro-Trump Pennsylvania congressional district is -- of course! -- bad news for the Democrats. Politico has the story, under the headline "Democrats’ Civil War Flares After Lamb’s Upset Win." Conor Lamb’s triumph in Trump country is being heralded by conservative Democrats as a major victory in their ongoing turf battle with the far left — and an object lesson on the kind of candidates the party needs to promote and win to take the House in November. Lamb is "an object lesson on the kind of candidates the party needs to promote and win... more »
No chemical weapons used in Eastern Ghouta contrary to rumors — Russian military
No chemical weapons have ever been used in Eastern Ghouta, including Hamouriyah, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov told the media on Friday. “Needless to say, not a single resident of Hamouriyah has heard anything about that,” Konashenkov stated. “There have been no reports on Western TV channels, either. <…> Let me stress once again, there […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Fleeing civilians recount dire conditions in Eastern Ghouta (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:50 P.M.) – Civilians evacuated via Syria’s Hamouriyah humanitarian corridor on Thursday complained about the dire conditions they fled. More than 4,000 civilians, including women and children, were evacuated from Eastern Ghouta through the Hamouriyah humanitarian corridor on Thursday. Civilians fled the cities of Saqba, Hamouriyah and Hazze under the protection of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Syrian Army, allies annihilate rebel offensive in north Hama with battle tanks, attack helicopters and rocket artillery
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – On Wednesday, rebel forces launched a powerful offensive against Syrian pro-government forces in the northern countryside of Hama province. The assault involved various militant groups – some of them linked to the Free Syrian Army, others affiliated to Al-Qaeda and at least one faction with connections to the Muslim Brotherhood. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Syrian Army seizes imperative district in east Damascus as militant defenses reach breaking point
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:33 P.M.) – After two days of intense clashes, troops from the Syrian Army’s Republican Guard have managed to impose full control over the district town of Jisreen in Damascus’ East Ghouta region. The 48-hour battle witnessed government forces first seize the farmland and high points around Jisreen, followed by a storming of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
24 countries and regions enjoys from China's FTAs
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
16-Mar-2018 China has inked 16 free trade agreements, or FTAs, with 24 countries and regions so far, forming a network that is rooted in neighboring countries, radiating Belt and Road nations and open to the globe.
Oil and gas leaders warn Trump he risks harming their industry
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
16-Mar-2018 Trump disagrees with executives on Nafta arbitration language. Industry leaders say it provides an essential safety net.
Oklahoma Will Be First State To Experiment With Nitrogen Gas In Executions
Oklahoma will execute prisoners using an experimental method never before attempted anywhere in the world: nitrogen hypoxia. Mike Hunter, the state’s attorney general, and Joe M. Allbaugh, the director of the department of corrections, announced Oklahoma will asphyxiate prisoners by locking them in a chamber that will fill with a The post Oklahoma Will Be First State To Experiment With Nitrogen Gas In Executions appeared first on Shadowproof.
Why there aren't more female scientists?
https://youtu.be/l-6usiN4uoA Facts not hysterical third wave feminism...
Britain, France, Germany Propose New Sanctions On Iran
A display featuring missiles and a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is seen at Baharestan Square in Tehran, Iran September 27, 2017. Picture taken September 27, 2017. Nazanin Tabatabaee Yazdi/TIMA via REUTERS *Reuters: **Exclusive: Britain, France, Germany propose new sanctions on Iran - document* BRUSSELS/PARIS (Reuters) - Britain, France and Germany have proposed fresh EU sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missiles and its role in Syria’s war, according to a confidential document, in a bid to persuade Washington to preserve the 2015 nuclear deal with T... more »
South Korea Is Pushing For High-Level Talks With North Korea
South Korean President Moon Jae-in delivers a speech during a ceremony celebrating the 99th anniversary of the March First Independence Movement against Japanese colonial rule, at Seodaemun Prison History Hall in Seoul, South Korea, March 1, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji *Reuters:* *South Korea aims for high-level talks about talks with North* SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea will seek high-level talks with North Korea this month as preparations for a summit began on Friday, the presidential chief of staff said, while officials in the South expressed interest in a separate summit with the... more »
Biotech’s Dark Promise: Involuntary Cannibalism for All
” Technological progress is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal.” ~ Albert Einstein Whereas the quote above could easily be dismissed as the ‘progress-denying’ sentiment of a disgruntled anti-GMO activist, the fact is that it came … Continue reading →
The Hidden Dangers of of Soylent “Meal Replacement”
I DON’T KNOW WHAT’S WORSE: a product full of GMOs and chemically-derived additives that proudly lauds its healthfulness and humanitarian benefits, or, a manufacturer that blatantly hides the fact they are using GMO ingredients by keeping them off the label? … Continue reading →
‘Mind over matter’: Stephen Hawking – obituary by Roger Penrose
Theoretical physicist who made revolutionary contributions to our understanding of the nature of the universe. Stephen Hawking at his office at the department of applied mathematics and theoretical physics at Cambridge University in 2005. The image of Stephen Hawking … Continue reading →
The fast-melting Arctic is already messing with the ocean’s circulation, scientists say
Between the Labrador and Irminger Seas: the southern tip of Greenland, photographed during a GEOMAR survey in 2016. Scientists studying a remote and icy stretch of the North Atlantic have found new evidence that fresh water, likely melted from … Continue reading →
Real Food Is a Potent Ally Against Depression
Story at-a-glance, Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide, affecting an estimated 322 million people globally, including more than 16 million Americans, 6 million of whom are seniors Research shows nutrition is a crucial factor in … Continue reading →
Supercharge Your Insulin Sensitivity Naturally with These 5 Proven Daily Routines
Insulin sensitivity refers to the biological response of target tissues such as muscle to the actions of insulin. In other words, insulin sensitivity refers to how well insulin performs its role of transporting and storing fuels in specific cells in … Continue reading →
The 17 Healthiest Chinese Food Takeout Options, According to Registered Dietitians
Yes, you would like to place an order for pick-up, please and thank you. Ordering Chinese takeout is easy. Ordering healthy Chinese takeout takes a little more thought. But finding the healthiest food from your favorite Chinese restaurant shouldn’t be … Continue reading →
The Billionaire Philanthropist
Originally posted on Longreads: Jacob Silverman | Longreads | March 2018 | 9 minutes (2,268 words) ? ? During the political chaos of the last year, one American institution has emerged stronger than ever. As its revenues soared, Amazon’s stock…
Stephen Hawking’s 5 Predictions About the Future
Visionary physicist Stephen Hawking died early Wednesday at the age of 76. An intellectual leader in the study of black holes, quantum mechanics, and physical cosmology, Hawking also found a degree of beloved celebrity that evades most scientists. The best-selling … Continue reading →
Stephen Hawking’s Warning on Robot Automation is More Relevant than Ever
Stephen Hawking was concerned with how the rise in robot automation could drive income inequality. The British physicist, who died Wednesday in his Cambridge home at the age of 76, warned that the combination of artificial intelligence and employment shifts … Continue reading →
Pamela Anderson Death Hoax
A fake news web site posing as ABC News reported that the former Baywatch star passed away at 50, but it's just another celebrity death hoax.
Will Bionic Kidneys Replace Dialysis by 2020?
While there have been promising developments in the effort to create an artificial, implantable kidney, dialysis will still be around in 2020.
Veteran New York Democratic Rep. Louise Slaughter Dies
The Congresswoman was 88 when she passed away, days after falling in her residence.
South Korean Ex-Diplomat: North Korea ‘Surprised’ By Trump’s Sudden Decision To Talk
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un poses for photographs with the South Korean delegation led by Chung Eui-yong, head of the presidential National Security Office, in Pyongyang, North Korea, March 6, 2018. (Reuters) *Daily Caller:* *North Korea ‘Surprised’ By Trump’s Sudden Decision To Talk, Ex-Diplomat Suggests* The man who, until recently, was America’s top negotiator on North Korea revealed Pyongyang was caught off guard by President Donald Trump’s shocking decision to meet Kim Jong Un. A South Korean official told reporters outside the White House on March 8 that not only had Ki...more »
New Orleans Cancels Secret Pre-Crime Police Program After Media Exposure
By Nicholas West I’m happy to report some good news coming out of New Orleans thanks to the excellent investigative reporting of Ali Winston with... more »
Modern Newspeak: How Internet Censors Are Making Sure You Hear Only One Side of the Story
By Daisy Luther It’s not breaking news that the Internet censors have been hard at work to silence voices that are in opposition to the... more »
Dept With Only 8 Cops Secretly Acquired an Arsenal of 19 Military Vehicles Using 1033 Program
By Matt Agorist Last August, the Trump administration lifted a ban on military surplus hardware being transferred to police departments across the United States. The... more »
The Fed Has Its Finger On The Button Of A Nuclear Debt Bomb
By Brandon Smith I hear a lot of talk lately in the alternative media (and even the mainstream media) of the potential for World War... more »
China Is Building a Fleet of Giant “Drones for the Sea”
By Darius Shahtahmasebi China is in the process of building a fleet of giant drones for the sea, Forbes reports. According to Forbes, China is... more »
WMD Lies Strike Again: The Skripal Incident
By Tony Cartalucci As the West rallies around recent allegations by the UK against Russia regarding the alleged poisoning of former Russian military intelligence officer-turned... more »
Watch What They Don’t Teach You About The Most Famous Scientists
By Vic Bishop The presence of secret societies and the influence of occult ideology have forever been part and parcel of the intelligentsia of math,... more »
Principal Removes Student Carrying Sign Saying “Guns Don’t Kill People, People Kill People”
By Mac Slavo Everyone is becoming aware of the fact that there is no longer any freedom of speech on any public school campus in... more »
MSM, Brookings Reveals Plan To “Bleed” Syria In Absence Of Defeat On The Battlefield
By Brandon Turbeville A recent opinion piece written by Tim Lister for CNN entitled “Assad May Win Syria’s War, But He Will Preside Over A... more »
Surveillance Video Released of Parkland Shooting—Does Not Show Shooter
By Rachel Blevins More than 27 minutes of surveillance footage has been released from security cameras at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, for the purpose... more »
It's Time for a New American Foreign Policy
[image: undefined] What kind of job can you have where you are consistently wrong, yet get to still go on TV talking endlessly and making more wild predictions that will no doubt lead to the same failed result? If you guessed “TV Weatherman” you’re close…but the job I’m referring to is “Neocon Foreign Policy Expert”. Being a neocon means never having to say you’re sorry, even trillions of dollars and decades into doomed wars. *Iraq* Famously, the neocons have told us that we would be greeted as liberators in Iraq. The thousands of American soldiers killed or wounded might argue o... more »
Blaming Russia for Skripal Attack is Similar to ‘Jews Poisoning our Wells’ in Middle Ages
[image: undefined] Congratulations to Craig Murray for getting there first. The colorful former British ambassador to Uzbekistan, turned anti-establishment dissident after he was sacked from the Foreign Office in 2004, has published on his blog some key texts by authoritative scientists which cast serious doubt on the British government's claims about what happened to the former double agent, Sergei Skripal, and why. Murray – and his sources – have unearthed texts from 2016, 2013 and 1995 by, respectively, a scientist at Porton Down, the secret British military chemical weapons ins... more »
By Trump’s Logic on Death Penalty for Drug Dealers, Big Pharma Should Be First
[image: drug] The president has proposed the death penalty for heroin dealers however, any attempt to curb the opioid overdose death crisis should apply the death penalty to pharmaceutical CEOs as well. The post By Trump’s Logic on Death Penalty for Drug Dealers, Big Pharma Should Be First appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Never Forget, 50 Years Ago the US Slaughtered 500 Unarmed Men, Women, & Children
[image: my lai] US troops raped, murdered, pillaged, and tortured the villagers in one of the most heinous massacres of civilians to date, only one person was charged. The post Never Forget, 50 Years Ago the US Slaughtered 500 Unarmed Men, Women, & Children appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
North Korean Foreign Minister In Surprise Sweden Visit
*BBC News: **US-North Korea meeting: N Korean Minister in surprise Sweden visit* North Korea's foreign minister has attended talks in Stockholm with Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Lofven, ahead of a possible meeting between US President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un. Pyongyang said Ri Yong-ho's trip was for "bilateral relations and issues of mutual concern". Sweden has a long history of mediating between Washington and Pyongyang. Mr Ri had already met his Swedish counterpart Margot Wallstrom late on Thursday and early on Friday. Sweden's foreign ministry said their discussions wo... more »
Seven U.S. Service Members Killed In Iraq Helicopter Crash (Updated)
*NBC:* *Seven U.S. service members killed in Iraq helicopter crash* All seven service members aboard an American military helicopter that crashed in western Iraq late Thursday were killed, according to two U.S. military officials. The crash of the U.S. HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter does not appear to be a result of enemy activity and the incident is under investigation, U.S. Central Command and military officials said. "All personnel aboard were killed in the crash," said U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jonathan P. Braga, the director of operations for the U.S.-led anti-Islamic State coalition... more »
BWorld 194, How ‘pro-labor’ policies work against labor
* This is my column in BusinessWorld on March 08, 2018. *“It is hard to imagine a more stupid or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong.”* — American economist, political philosopher, and author Thomas Sowell There are many legislative and executive proposals now that are meant to protect workers but have the long-term effect of discouraging the hiring of more workers. These five measures seem to stand out. *1. MORE HOLIDAYS WITH PAY* Currently there are 15 national non-working holidays with pay... more »
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment